Chapter 0383

"Alright. I apologize in advance if this gets too intense." I warn him.

Closing my eyes, I reach deep within myself, summoning my Alpha energy. Aurora merges her essence with mine, amplifying my power. Following Oberon's guidance, I carefully direct my aura toward Sebastian. I notice Oberon retreating several steps as my energy expands.

The moment my power touches Sebastian, I hear his sharp intake of breath. His resistance pushes back against my force. "Isolde, can you increase the intensity?" Oberon's voice cuts through my concentration. My eyes snap open to meet his gaze.

"I'm barely tapping into my strength. I'm being cautious not to overwhelm Sebastian."

"Good control. Now gradually amplify your output." He instructs. I turn my attention to Sebastian, watching as sweat beads form on his forehead, tracing paths down his strained face. His jaw clenches as his neck instinctively arches in submission.

"Seriously... this is minimal power?" He grits out between clenched teeth.

"Hardly anything." I reply. "Should I stop?"

"No. Keep going."

I increase the pressure slightly, but the instant his knees hit the ground, I immediately withdraw my energy. He remains kneeling for several heartbeats, catching his breath before rising.

"What would happen if you unleashed your full power?" Sebastian asks, his gaze shifting between Oberon and me. I turn to Oberon with the same question - I've never tested my limits before.

Oberon strokes his chin thoughtfully. "If I had to speculate, it would resemble what occurred with Evelyn when Gregory died. That explosive power surge likely originated from her Guardian lineage. At full strength, you'd probably send him flying across the compound."

"Let's find out." Sebastian's eyes spark with reckless excitement.

"I'm not comfortable potentially injuring Adrian's Lead Warrior and my newest pack member's mate. My control might not be precise enough."

"Then half strength. I'm dying to see your true capabilities." He challenges.

"No wonder Adrian made you Lead Warrior. You're utterly fearless - or reckless. I should speak with Beatrice while I'm here." I remark dryly.

He laughs off my concern. "Half power, Luna. I trust you not to kill me."

I glance at the others for guidance. Adrian and Evelyn simply shrug. Oberon meets my questioning look.

"We'll only understand your limits by testing them."

Turning back to Sebastian, I mentally reach for Aurora. 'Don't let me seriously hurt him.'

'Half strength.' She confirms, moving forward to help regulate the output.

"Ready?" I ask Sebastian. At his nod, I release a controlled burst of energy.

Sebastian rockets backward like a human projectile, barely missing a tree at the forest's edge. The impact zone wasn't limited to him - my undirected energy wave sends Oberon, Adrian, Victor, Nathaniel and Adrian's warriors sprawling hundreds of feet backward. Behind me, Seraphina stands protectively before Evelyn, her arms outstretched to shield them both.

As everyone rises unharmed, their stunned expressions tell the story better than words ever could.

"Holy hell."